Part II: Religious Conscience and Immigration Enforcement: Geographer Describes How His Humanitarian Work with “No More Deaths” Leaving Water for Migrants in the Sonoran Desert Led to Federal Felony Charges, a Two-Year Ordeal and Ultimate Acquittal

Prof. Lopez continues the special series interviewing geographer Scott Warren, a resident of Ajo in the middle of the Sonoran desert and a migration route sometimes called the Devil's Highway due to the large number of migrant deaths discusses how the federal government has leveraged this beautiful but hostile landscape he loves so much through is prevention through deterrence policy, ultimately leading to federal harboring and smuggling charges for his humanitarian work, a two-year ordeal including the assertion of religious conscience defenses under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and finally his ultimate acquittal.This podcast is for educational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the host and guests and do not reflect the views of Arizona State University or the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Nothing discussed should be considered legal advice or a substitute for professional counsel. All errors are the responsibility of the speaker.